CNC Machinist

Overview

Horton, Inc. has an opening for a CNC Machinist to work in our Westminster, SC location. This is a 3rd shift position and standard hours are Sunday-Wednesday from 9:30 pm to 7:30 am, with overtime, as needed. Pay starts at $27.00 per hour and depends on experience. There is also a $2.00 per hour shift premium.

CNC Machinist Position Summary:

Position produces parts for pre-production and production as directed by Area Manager. Builds, inspects, qualifies, and maintains fixtures and tooling to support plant machining needs. Assists with debugging new programs, fixturing, & tooling to meet customer requirements. Inspects finished work and adjusts machining parameters to ensure acceptable part quality. Maintains a clean, organized, and efficient work environment. Must be able to safely manipulate very large & heavy parts.

Company Information: As a global leader in thermal control for power systems, Horton offers a variety of technologies for transportation and industrial applications to operate at the optimal temperature — even in the most demanding conditions. For over 75 years, the organization has been an integral partner to companies worldwide providing innovative and reliable engine cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. For more information on Horton, Inc. please visit our web site at www.hortonww.com. 

Responsibilities

CNC Machinist Responsibilities:

1. Changes fixtures, settings, programs, and tooling to achieve the proper dimensions of finished parts. Assists engineering with development of more complex or difficult machining set-ups.

• Performs job set-ups and operations from start to finish.
• Assist in debugging & editing programs to control machine operations
• Adjusts cutting parameters and edits offsets as necessary to achieve desired results.

2. Operates one or more machining centers to produce high-quality parts in an efficient manner.

• Visually inspects all blank stock and fixtures used for machining via chucks, fixtures etc.
• Maintains 100% attention to machining operations, constantly watching, and listening for abnormal machining characteristics that would indicate any process abnormality.
• Follows full inspection protocol to ensure that parts machine to finish within tolerances.

3. Capable of controlling all machine operations / functions using Heidenhain TNC7 control.

4. Fully capable to operate all standard manual machine shop equipment.

5. Builds, qualifies, and maintains fixtures and tooling to support machining operations.

6. Performs limited “Tool Room” management for areas of direct machine assignment.

7. Performs daily and weekly routine machine maintenance in a manner which maintains equipment safety requirements & insures top operational condition.

• Observes all machine displayed caution alerts and safety warnings.
• Follows all OEM machine start-up and shut-down procedures. Monitors all lubrication, cooling, cutting fluid levels and concentrations during operation.
• Cleans all chips and excess cutting fluid or lubricant from inside and outside the machine on a regular basis per the standard operating procedure.
• Cleans the work area around each machine and all containers and racks where parts or tooling are stacked. Maintains a safe work area and observes 6S standards to avoid accidents and damage to production parts or equipment.
• Inspects all jaws, fixturing and tooling to insure safe machining operations.

8. Flexibility to change machines & operations as needed to support production requirements.

• Capable of daily set-up and operation of various machine tools.
• Self-managed learner who gains capability and functionality as required when introduced to new machine technology, processes, and equipment.

Qualifications

CNC Machinist Qualifications:

• 2-year technical degree/diploma in CNC machining is required

• If no degree consideration will be given to individuals with 5 yrs. of applicable CNC production operation experience

• Basic and intermediate blueprint reading
• Basic and intermediate business systems
• Communicate and work well and efficiently with others
• Basic computer
• Basic and intermediate part inspection and measurement
• Intermediate and advanced machine operations
• Machinist level math computations
• Safe material handling
• General understanding of process control
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. No Visa sponsorship provided now or in the future for this position.

Additional Information:

We offer a competitive benefits package including PTO, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, Education Assistance, and a dynamic work environment.

To apply, qualified candidates should log onto https://careers-horton.icims.com. 

Horton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  Veterans/Disabled  

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